Chapter 16 • Verse 24
तस्माच्छास्त्रं प्रमाणं ते कार्याकार्यव्यवस्थितौ। ज्ञात्वा शास्त्रविधानोक्तं कर्म कर्तुमिहार्हसि॥
tasmāch chhāstraṁ pramāṇaṁ te kāryākārya-vyavasthitau jñātvā śhāstra-vidhānoktaṁ karma kartum ihārhasi
Meaning
Therefore, let scripture be your authority in determining what should and should not be done. Knowing what is declared by scriptural injunctions, you should act accordingly.
Therefore, let scriptures be your guide for right action. Understanding what scriptures declare, act accordingly. This is the practical conclusion: follow revealed wisdom, not blind impulse or demoniac tendencies.
Strength Reflection
"I let scriptures guide me in determining right and wrong action."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, may Your revealed wisdom be my authority for action and life.